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Stocks fall, oil prices gain after Trump warns Iran ‘clock is ticking’
Asian stocks mostly retreated and oil prices jumped on Monday (May 18, 2026) after U.S. President Donald Trump warned Tehran that the “clock is ticking” as U.S.-Iran negotiations over a permanent end to the war stall.…
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In India’s coastal city Kochi, art, food and history collide
KOCHI, India – A queue for the toilet at cafe and art gallery Lila Curated Experiences sparks an unexpected encounter.
In the courtyard, an artist is putting the final touches on a mural titled New World Order, where blindfolded world leaders are seate…
From Prison to Stage: Australian Journalist’s China Ordeal Becomes Memoir and Play
Melbourne: After three years as a prisoner in Beijing, Cheng Lei is busy rebuilding her life. She’s written a memoir and a play, tried her hand at stand-up comedy and is pursuing her career as a journalist.…
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Chinese Interference Sparks Forced Sale of Australian Rare Earths Miner
Five companies, based in China or Hong Kong, have been compelled to divest their stakes in Australian rare earths miner, Northern Minerals. Treasurer Jim Chalmers mandated the overseas-owned entities to sell their shares within 14 days.…
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From axles to rare earth: India draws up list of 100 products it still can’t make enough of
India is preparing a fresh manufacturing push centred on identifying nearly 100 products that are either not produced domestically or are inadequately manufactured despite existing capability, signalling a sharper industrial policy focus amid shifting…
Manufacturing exports, earnings revival and AI: Why Mukul Kochhar sees Indian market staying resilient
India’s equity markets may be navigating geopolitical uncertainty and commodity price pressures, but strong earnings momentum and a structural manufacturing opportunity are keeping market optimism intact, according to Mukul Kochhar from Investec Capit…
Role of Indo-Pacific air defenders has evolved dramatically, US Army commander says
HONOLULU — Though they once occupied the fringes of operational conversation, one of the U.S. Army’s most in-demand — and increasingly popular — jobs is now that of the Indo-Pacific air defender.…
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Role of Indo-Pacific air defenders has evolved dramatically, US Army commander says
HONOLULU — Though they once occupied the fringes of operational conversation, one of the U.S. Army’s most in-demand — and increasingly popular — jobs is now that of the Indo-Pacific air defender.…
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US inflation hits 3.8% as Iran conflict sends fuel, living costs soaring
Consumer prices in the US surged 3.8% year-on-year in April, marking the steepest rise since 2023, as the ongoing conflict involving Iran continued to push up fuel, electricity and daily living costs across the country.…
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Healthcare AI rules lag behind ethics as hospitals race toward automated medicine
A new study warns that healthcare systems worldwide are moving into AI-assisted medicine faster than their ethical and regulatory frameworks can adapt. The analysis shows that even jurisdictions with relatively advanced governance systems still face u…